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Offered languages
- German
- Japanese
- English
- English
- Italian
- French
- French
- Spanish
Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica by joining an express guided tour in English or French. With a multilingual audio guide included, listen in your own language as you uncover Rome's greatest church.
Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you’ll meet your friendly guide who will escort you to the Basilica.
Take in 2000 years of history with delicate mosaics, elaborate architecture, papal tombs and intricate sculptures before ascending up to see Michelangelo’s Cupola – the crowning dome. Keep an eye out for the chance to take a scenic snap from the very top of the eternal city.
Finish off your tour inside the Basilica, where you can chat with your guide or continue exploring the iconic site with an audio tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele) and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of a pastry and drink before you are escorted to the Basilica for your tour.
Itinerary
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1St. Peter's Square
Start your journey near St Peter’s Square by meeting your tour guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele)
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Fontane di Piazza San Pietro
Head towards the Square, where you’ll catch a glimpse of the Bernini Fountain, which influenced the design of fountains across Europe
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Look up at the Vatican Obelisk, the centre of the Square and an ancient Egyptian monument made of red granite
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. Peter's Basilica
Journey into St Peter’s Basilica, one of the holiest sites in Christianity, with your guide sharing its history and hidden secrets
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Cupola di San Pietro
Take the elevator up to the dome carefully designed by Michelangelo, where you can climb 300 steps to the top and enjoy the scenic view of the surrounding city
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6St. Peter's Basilica
Finish your tour inside the Basilica, with an option to continue enjoying the Basilica at your own pace
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for both men and women. Visitors that do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican
- Entry to the Vatican requires passing through a security check. During high season, queues for security can take up to 150 minutes
- Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you can enjoy a coffee
- The visit inside St Peter's Basilica and the cupola will be led by a tour guide
- The papal tombs can be explored independently via a digital tour
- After the elevator ride towards the Cupola, there will be a 300-step climb to reach the very top
- Please note the guided tour is in English. The digital tour is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, and Japanese
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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